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PROJECTION COLOR TV 46F500 51F500 57F500 OPERATING GUIDE 51G500 57G500 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-19 THE REMOTE CONTROL Video Audio Ch. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 20-31 32-56 57-63
PROJECTION COLOR TV 46F500 51F500 57F500 OPERATING GUIDE 51G500 57G500 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 FIRST TIME USE 4-19 THE REMOTE CONTROL Video Audio Ch. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel ON-SCREEN DISPLAY USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 20-31 32-56 57-63
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... lift them out. 3. Replace the cover. Replace with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. Use with Hitachi's 46" Television Stand model SP-46W. Remote Control Unit is capable of the cover with the same or equivalent type. 4 HL01834). 2. Insert two new "..." TELEVISION STAND SP-46W (Not included, order separately) OPTIONAL H530056 CAUTION: Television model 46F500 for the remote control. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of resulting in the battery compartment. 4. BOTTOM VIEW ...
... lift them out. 3. Replace the cover. Replace with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. Use with Hitachi's 46" Television Stand model SP-46W. Remote Control Unit is capable of the cover with the same or equivalent type. 4 HL01834). 2. Insert two new "..." TELEVISION STAND SP-46W (Not included, order separately) OPTIONAL H530056 CAUTION: Television model 46F500 for the remote control. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of resulting in the battery compartment. 4. BOTTOM VIEW ...
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...: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or alternate antenna source. To change to instantly view your favorite show or new recording. These buttons also serve as the IR receiver (remote sensor) of the TV screen. CH+ INPUT MENU ̇ ̈ ̄̆ EXIT SELECT ቨ ቧ ብ ቤ ባቢ ...4706; MENU/SELECT button This button allows you have an INPUT button. NOTES: Your remote control does not have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in the top right corner of...
...: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or alternate antenna source. To change to instantly view your favorite show or new recording. These buttons also serve as the IR receiver (remote sensor) of the TV screen. CH+ INPUT MENU ̇ ̈ ̄̆ EXIT SELECT ቨ ቧ ብ ቤ ባቢ ...4706; MENU/SELECT button This button allows you have an INPUT button. NOTES: Your remote control does not have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left (̇) and right (̈) buttons when in the top right corner of...
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... PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 3 R (MONO)/L VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ብ ቤ ቦ ቢ Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack.) NOTE: You may use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect...
... PB Y/VIDEO R (MONO)/L AUDIO INPUT 3 R (MONO)/L VIDEO INPUT 4 R (MONO)/L VIDEO MONITOR OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ብ ቤ ቦ ቢ Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack.) NOTE: You may use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect...
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... the audio level of the TV set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set . 2. See page 41 for...
... the audio level of the TV set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set . 2. See page 41 for...
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... OR VCR/DVD BUTTONS When in TV mode, these buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR/DVD codes. THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is chosen, as explained above. When in one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in VCR...
... OR VCR/DVD BUTTONS When in TV mode, these buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR/DVD codes. THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is chosen, as explained above. When in one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in VCR...
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...Channels Ant A 8 A6 A3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To delete (Del) the channel from the Favorite Channel, use the number keys to delete. THE REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO EXIT Contrast Next/Prev 100% Change Value SEL Return ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons All the On-Screen Display features can be set...using the CURSOR buttons, except for description. ቤ VIDEO button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on the TV screen, use CURSOR ̆ , ̄...
...Channels Ant A 8 A6 A3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To delete (Del) the channel from the Favorite Channel, use the number keys to delete. THE REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO EXIT Contrast Next/Prev 100% Change Value SEL Return ብ SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons All the On-Screen Display features can be set...using the CURSOR buttons, except for description. ቤ VIDEO button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. ባ PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on the TV screen, use CURSOR ̆ , ̄...
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... in the correct ANTENNA/CABLE mode. (see page 51) ቨ ANTENNA button The ANT button will select between the five video inputs. THE REMOTE CONTROL v v v HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቦ VOLUME, MUTE button Press the VOLUME up (̆) or down (̄) button until two dashes appear next... time, or press the VOLUME Up (̆) button. NOTE: The TV may also be performed by pressing CH up (̆) or down (̄). When the remote control is in Set-Top-Box mode (STB) these buttons will display when MUTE/SOFT MUTE is set to AUTO (See page 56). ቧ CHANNEL...
... in the correct ANTENNA/CABLE mode. (see page 51) ቨ ANTENNA button The ANT button will select between the five video inputs. THE REMOTE CONTROL v v v HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቦ VOLUME, MUTE button Press the VOLUME up (̆) or down (̄) button until two dashes appear next... time, or press the VOLUME Up (̆) button. NOTE: The TV may also be performed by pressing CH up (̆) or down (̄). When the remote control is in Set-Top-Box mode (STB) these buttons will display when MUTE/SOFT MUTE is set to AUTO (See page 56). ቧ CHANNEL...
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...following options. 4:3 STANDARD Use this aspect mode to Zoom-in once while in 16:9 aspect. (1) NTSC Input 4:3 INPUT 4:3 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM1 THE REMOTE CONTROL (2) 480i/480p INPUT 16:9 INPUT 16:9 ZOOM 4:3 STANDARD 16:9 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM2 4:3 ZOOM1 (3) 720p/1080i INPUT 16:9 INPUT 16:9 ... STANDARD 4:3 ZOOM2 16:9 ZOOM 23 The center of the image to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቪ ASPECT button Press this button to fill the 16:9 screen. Depending on conventional (4:3) sources. 16:9...
...following options. 4:3 STANDARD Use this aspect mode to Zoom-in once while in 16:9 aspect. (1) NTSC Input 4:3 INPUT 4:3 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM1 THE REMOTE CONTROL (2) 480i/480p INPUT 16:9 INPUT 16:9 ZOOM 4:3 STANDARD 16:9 STANDARD 4:3 EXPANDED 4:3 ZOOM2 4:3 ZOOM1 (3) 720p/1080i INPUT 16:9 INPUT 16:9 ... STANDARD 4:3 ZOOM2 16:9 ZOOM 23 The center of the image to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቪ ASPECT button Press this button to fill the 16:9 screen. Depending on conventional (4:3) sources. 16:9...
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... ABCDEFG 10:10 AM PIP Ant A 10 Channel ID/Video ID Time PIP/Sub-Picture Source S - Hitachi offers you want to check the channel being controlled. ቱ MENU button The MENU button will not change...viewed. (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.) Ant A 10 Ant A 39 LAST CH THE REMOTE CONTROL ተ PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture ... stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the time and CHANNEL ID. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቫ VIRTUAL HD button Press this button to toggle between 1080i and 540p. ...
... ABCDEFG 10:10 AM PIP Ant A 10 Channel ID/Video ID Time PIP/Sub-Picture Source S - Hitachi offers you want to check the channel being controlled. ቱ MENU button The MENU button will not change...viewed. (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.) Ant A 10 Ant A 39 LAST CH THE REMOTE CONTROL ተ PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture ... stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the time and CHANNEL ID. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ቫ VIRTUAL HD button Press this button to toggle between 1080i and 540p. ...
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... as both the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously, with only one of the four different modes (POP, PIP, SPLIT or SURF), depending on the remote. When the top channel display is highlighted, channel tuning is for the main picture. You can be viewed as a sub-picture.) Ant A 10 Main... up/down. 3. PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (This feature is only available in -Picture feature is selected as main picture (ANT A, ANT B, V:1, V:2, V:3, V:4, or V:5). THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for each.
... as both the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously, with only one of the four different modes (POP, PIP, SPLIT or SURF), depending on the remote. When the top channel display is highlighted, channel tuning is for the main picture. You can be viewed as a sub-picture.) Ant A 10 Main... up/down. 3. PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (This feature is only available in -Picture feature is selected as main picture (ANT A, ANT B, V:1, V:2, V:3, V:4, or V:5). THE REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for each.
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... is being shown on the screen. Ant A 28 PIP 09 PIP 10 12 NOTES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. SPLIT Ant A 10 Ant A 12 SWAP Ant A 12 Ant A 10 THE REMOTE CONTROL NOTES: 1. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the main...
... is being shown on the screen. Ant A 28 PIP 09 PIP 10 12 NOTES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. SPLIT Ant A 10 Ant A 12 SWAP Ant A 12 Ant A 10 THE REMOTE CONTROL NOTES: 1. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) SPLIT MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Split Mode PIP displays the main picture and sub-picture evenly on the main...
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... mode selected (POP Sub Freeze, SPLIT or STROBE). This feature is chosen. ᕇ FREEZE button (with PIP OFF) PIP should be in POP mode. THE REMOTE CONTROL 27 Press the FREEZE button to cycle through the three different modes. Press the FREEZE button to freeze the sub-picture, press the FREEZE...
... mode selected (POP Sub Freeze, SPLIT or STROBE). This feature is chosen. ᕇ FREEZE button (with PIP OFF) PIP should be in POP mode. THE REMOTE CONTROL 27 Press the FREEZE button to cycle through the three different modes. Press the FREEZE button to freeze the sub-picture, press the FREEZE...
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...VCR button on page 31. 5. If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your VCR's code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. In the unlikely event that matches your VCR, as stated above procedures, please consult ቤ your VCR. 3. For some VCRs, you ...have programmed until the batteries are for the VCR. 28 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR. If the VCR does not turn off , try a different two digit preset code. ...
...VCR button on page 31. 5. If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your VCR's code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. In the unlikely event that matches your VCR, as stated above procedures, please consult ቤ your VCR. 3. For some VCRs, you ...have programmed until the batteries are for the VCR. 28 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR. If the VCR does not turn off , try a different two digit preset code. ...
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...SATELLITE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable/satellite codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown on page 31. 5. In the unlikely event that matches... your cable/satellite box as stated above. ቢ CABLE (CBL/SAT) button This button allows the remote to control your cable/satellite box. 3. MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH ባ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ANT 0 INFO VID1 ...
...SATELLITE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable/satellite codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are removed from the remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as shown on page 31. 5. In the unlikely event that matches... your cable/satellite box as stated above. ቢ CABLE (CBL/SAT) button This button allows the remote to control your cable/satellite box. 3. MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH ባ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ANT 0 INFO VID1 ...
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...MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ANT 0 INFO VID1 REC VID2 VID5 VID3 VID4 ASPECT VIRTUAL HD ቢ ባ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to DVD mode. ባ PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE...code that your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult your DVD player operating guide. 3. Aim the remote at the front of DVD players. In the unlikely event that matches your DVD player. (refer to control your DVD player when ...
...MUTE EXIT LAST CH VOL CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ANT 0 INFO VID1 REC VID2 VID5 VID3 VID4 ASPECT VIRTUAL HD ቢ ባ THE REMOTE CONTROL MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS: NOTE: Refer to DVD mode. ባ PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes. ቤ EXCLUSIVE...code that your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult your DVD player operating guide. 3. Aim the remote at the front of DVD players. In the unlikely event that matches your DVD player. (refer to control your DVD player when ...
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...REMOTE CONTROL CABLE BRAND CODE General Instrument 17 Hamlin 22,23,24,25 Jerrold 00,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,21 Oak 26,27,28 Panasonic 18,19,20 Pioneer 13,14 Scientific Atlanta 08,09,10 Tocom 15,16 Zenith 11,12 SATELLITE BRAND CODE Ecostar 32 Hitachi... 20,21,22,23,24 Fisher 34,37,38,39 Funai 52 General Electric 33 Goldstar 36 Hitachi 00,01,02,03,04,05,06 JVC 18,49,50,51 Magnavox 12,13, 14 Mitsubishi...08,09 Symphonic 42 Teknica 46 Toshiba 15 DVD BRAND CODE Hitachi 53, 59, 60 Panasonic 55 Pioneer 56 RCA 57 Samsung 59 Sanyo 60 Sony 54 Toshiba ...
...REMOTE CONTROL CABLE BRAND CODE General Instrument 17 Hamlin 22,23,24,25 Jerrold 00,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,21 Oak 26,27,28 Panasonic 18,19,20 Pioneer 13,14 Scientific Atlanta 08,09,10 Tocom 15,16 Zenith 11,12 SATELLITE BRAND CODE Ecostar 32 Hitachi... 20,21,22,23,24 Fisher 34,37,38,39 Funai 52 General Electric 33 Goldstar 36 Hitachi 00,01,02,03,04,05,06 JVC 18,49,50,51 Magnavox 12,13, 14 Mitsubishi...08,09 Symphonic 42 Teknica 46 Toshiba 15 DVD BRAND CODE Hitachi 53, 59, 60 Panasonic 55 Pioneer 56 RCA 57 Samsung 59 Sanyo 60 Sony 54 Toshiba ...
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Press EXIT on the remote control to access Favorite Channels menu. Video Audio Ch. Press CURSOR ̇ or ̈ to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press the CURSOR to display the different features on the remote control to highlight a different feature. 3. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 32 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) 1. VIDEO MENU SELECT EXIT This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Press MENU on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2.
Press EXIT on the remote control to access Favorite Channels menu. Video Audio Ch. Press CURSOR ̇ or ̈ to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press the CURSOR to display the different features on the remote control to highlight a different feature. 3. Manager Locks Setup Move SEL Sel This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 32 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) 1. VIDEO MENU SELECT EXIT This part of the screen shows which selections are available. Press MENU on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2.
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...appear white. DONE : [1] EXIT CANCEL : [2] INI. RESET : [3] BACK : [4] ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Press the [1] button on the remote control to main picture. Press the [3] button on the remote control to SAVE adjusted data and return to recall the factory pre-set data. 37 Press the [9] button on the...main picture. Use the CURSOR to match the RED and BLUE colors to access convergence crosshatch pattern. Press the [2] button on the remote control to correct for at least 20 minutes before using Manual Adjustment Mode. If there is still not acceptable, use Auto Adjustment ...
...appear white. DONE : [1] EXIT CANCEL : [2] INI. RESET : [3] BACK : [4] ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Press the [1] button on the remote control to main picture. Press the [3] button on the remote control to SAVE adjusted data and return to recall the factory pre-set data. 37 Press the [9] button on the...main picture. Use the CURSOR to match the RED and BLUE colors to access convergence crosshatch pattern. Press the [2] button on the remote control to correct for at least 20 minutes before using Manual Adjustment Mode. If there is still not acceptable, use Auto Adjustment ...
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...: Lock feature can not be selected or set in Channel Manager, CURSOR ̇ to highlight the channel number, then CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to the remote control channel ̆ or ̄ buttons.
...: Lock feature can not be selected or set in Channel Manager, CURSOR ̇ to highlight the channel number, then CURSOR ̆ or ̄ to the remote control channel ̆ or ̄ buttons.